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Simple, practical ways to reduce the environmental impact of your IT estate - from device management to cloud optimisation.

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Smarter device choices

Extend lifespan, reduce waste and get more value from your hardware.

1

Extend device lifecycles

Keep devices in use longer through upgrades, repairs and maintenance.

2

Choose energy-efficient hardware

Prioritise devices with strong energy ratings and low-power components.

3

Enable power management settings

Use sleep modes and energy-saving policies across devices.

4

Reduce printing and paper use

Shift to digital workflows and minimise unnecessary printing.

Optimise infrastructure, cloud and data

Reduce energy consumption across servers, cloud platforms and data workloads.

  • Virtualise servers
  • Move to greener cloud providers
  • Reduce unnecessary data storage
  • Optimise software efficiency
  • Improve data centre cooling and airflow
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Build sustainable habits

Encourage hybrid and remote working

Reduce commuting-related emissions.

Use renewable energy where possible

Power operations using renewable electricity.

Recycle e-waste responsibly

Use certified providers to dispose of equipment safely.

Educate employees on sustainable IT

Promote energy-saving behaviours across teams.

Implement sustainable procurement policies

Work with suppliers who meet sustainability standards.

Monitor and measure your carbon footprint

Track energy use, emissions and lifecycle data to identify improvements.

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